Aug. 28 (UPI) -- King Harald V of Norway died early Friday in an Oslo hospital where he was undergoing treatment for a rare blood disorder. He was 89 years old.

Norway's King Harald died aged 89, the palace has said, and amidst widespread mourning and tributes, his 53-year-old son Haakon immediately succeeded him on the throne.

Norway's King Harald died aged 89, the palace has said, and amidst widespread mourning and tributes, his 53-year-old son Haakon immediately succeeded him on the throne.

Crown Prince Haakon accedes to the throne in a turbulent time for the royal family.

Crown Prince Haakon accedes to the throne in a turbulent time for the royal family.

Norway's King Harald V has died at the age of 89 after being hospitalized last week for treatment of a rare blood disorder. The Royal Palace in Oslo said Harald died peacefully at 6:35 a.

Haakon VIII is the new king of Norway - meet the man who just became a monarch.

King Harald V of Norway, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died at the age of 89, the palace announced on Friday. He is automatically succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII, the former crown…

Following King Harald's death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is set to become Norway's next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. His wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit,…

Norway is mourning King Harald V after the country's longest-serving monarch died at the age of 89, with tributes pouring in from across Europe. His death paves the way for Crown Prince Haakon to become…

The heir to the throne and crown prince, 53-year-old Haakon who has served as regent during his father's illness, automatically becomes king.

The heir to the throne and crown prince, 53-year-old Haakon who has served as regent during his father's illness, automatically becomes king.

King Harald V of Norway died in Oslo on Friday at the age of 89. His death ends a 33-year reign marked by modernising change and wartime memories.

Norway's King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital at age 89, with Crown Prince Haakon set to succeed him as the nation mourns.

Thousands gathered in Oslo to mourn Norway’s King Harald, who died at 89 after 35 years on the throne.

Thousands gathered in Oslo to mourn Norway’s King Harald, who died at 89 after 35 years on the throne.

King Charles has released a statement as the monarch reacted to the death of his cousin King Harald V of Norway, who died on Friday.It is with deep sorrow that we announce that His Majesty King...

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Flags are flying at half-mast across the UK's royal residences following the death of King Harald V of Norway.

Princess Anne is one of the godparents of the new monarch.

Norway woke up to a new reign this morning as King Harald died in the early hours with the throne immediately passing to his only son who is now King Haakon

King Harald of Norway, who has died at the age of 89, ruled his country for thirty five years and consolidated the monarchy's popularity.

Norway's King Harald V has died at 89. Meanwhile, his son, Crown Prince Haakon, has succeeded him. Alongside, his wife, Mette-Marit, has become the new queen.

The King said he and Queen Camilla learned of Harald's death with “the most profound sadness”, praising his cousin's 35 years of “unwavering dedication” to

King Haakon travelled to the Royal Palace in Oslo just hours after his father, King Harald V, died for the formal declaration of the end of one reigh and the

King Harald V of Norway stood among the foreign royals gathered at Westminster Abbey as the congregation rose for the British national anthem.

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden had put his royal court into official mourning following the death of his close friend and relation, King Harald V of Norway.

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Princess Beatrix are “deeply saddened” to learn about the passing of King Harald V of Norway, the Dutch royals said in a joint statement. The Norwegian King died on Friday at the age of 89.“It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away. King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet Friday, 28 August, at 6:35 AM,” the Norwegian Royal Court said on its website.

King Frederik of Denmark has ordered flags be flown at half mast after King Harald of Norway died.

Queen Mette-Marit of Norway has lived one of her toughest years so far and now the spotlight falls on her again as she becomes consort.